“A Somerset solicitor is set to launch a judicial review action against the Children and Family Courts Advice and Support Service (Cafcass) because of its ‘unacceptable delays’ in appointing children’s guardians and family court advisers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th November 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Police officers are still refusing to take complaints of rape seriously if the victims come from ‘the wrong part of town’, if they have been drinking or if they have made previous allegations, according to a report by Sara Payne, the national victims’ champion.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The UK’s equality laws are inadequate, according to the European Commission which has announced that it has begun legal action against the UK. The Government claims that new equality legislation will settle the dispute.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
“Consumers will be able to bring class actions against banks, insurers and other financial services firms if the Government’s Financial Services Bill comes into force.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
“High Street fashion chain New Look has been fined a record £400,000 for fire safety breaches after a blaze broke out at a central London branch.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A 22-year-old man has been jailed for killing a Qatari student during a racist row in East Sussex.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A multi-millionaire rabbi who took part in cocaine parties with prostitutes in a flat nicknamed the ‘synagogue of sin’ has been convicted of possessing drugs.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A blueprint for wholesale reform of British policing to create a service ‘anchored in public consent’ was unveiled today by the inquiry prompted by Scotland Yard’s controversial handling of the G20 protests in London.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A religious education teacher who admitted 10 charges of engaging a 15-year-old pupil in sexual activity has been jailed today.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Gordon Brown today sparked controversy on the eve of the Commonwealth summit by suggesting he backs the sweeping away of 300-year-old laws that prevent Roman Catholics ascending to the Throne.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“More people have been protected by Forced Marriage Protection Orders than originally expected in their first year of operation, show figures released today.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A review of rape victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system, published today, has been welcomed by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 25th November 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Climate change protesters have won a judicial review of police tactics during a G20 demonstration, their solicitor said today.”
The Independent, 25th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Tens of millions of customers hoping for refunds on overdraft charges were left disappointed today after Britain’s high street banks won a landmark case.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
We would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing a brief user survey, by following the link below. This will enable us to learn more about how the service is being used, with a view to making future improvements.
“Intercept evidence should not be allowed into British terror trials, the government’s terrorism reviewer said today.”
The Guardian, 24th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Dozens of law firms are having to turn away vulnerable clients, including victims of domestic violence, because they have exhausted this year’s legal aid budgets.”
The Times, 24th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Millions of current account customers could come a step closer to reclaiming ‘unfair’ charges they paid on unauthorised overdrafts today when the supreme court hands down a long-awaited appeal ruling.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A straight couple who want to become the first hetrosexuals in Britain to form a civil partnership will launch a legal challenge after a council refused their request.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The £100,000 compensation awarded to the family of Jean Charles de Menezes pales beside the £4m being claimed in a current sexual harrassment case. Why the huge difference?”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
© Inner Temple Library 2025